84 Pages
by
Routledge
84 Pages
by
Routledge
84 Pages
by
Routledge
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James I has traditionally been portrayed as a foolish and unpleasant man. However, the last two decades have seen a rehabilitation of James I by historians, who have begun to appreciate that in some areas, in particular foreign policy and religion, he pursued sensible policies and achieved a considerable degree of success. Christopher Durston deals with the personality and political ability of the... Read more
Introduction: ‘a bad king’?; Chapter 1 James I: the man; Chapter 2 The court, favourites, and patronage; Chapter 3 Financial problems; Chapter 4 James I and his parliaments; Chapter 5 Foreign policy; Chapter 6 James I and the English church; Conclusion;
Biography
Christopher Durston
`... tackles key issues in a direct and crisp fashion which should find favour with hard-pressed students and teachers alike. ... an excellent purchase.' - Teaching History
`An accessible and comprehensive introduction to the subject.' - History Review
